Our client has a vacancy for a Legal Secretary/Team Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of residential property work along with legal secretarial experience. You will need to be well organised and reliable with good audio/copy typing skills. At times you may be asked to take work from another fee earner or department to help with any staff shortages, holidays, sickness etc - therefore a degree of flexibility is necessary with this position. Main duties To provide secretarial support to fee earner including Typing all correspondence to include forms, documents and firm precedents. Filing Making appointments Payments in and out of cheques Dealing with client enquiries Dealing with e mail and any other correspondence. Dealing with incoming and outgoing post. To cover switchboard when needed. Skills required. Good communication skills Good organisation and administration skills Ability to prioritise Able to work well within a team environment. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Our client has a vacancy for a Legal Secretary/Team Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of residential property work along with legal secretarial experience. You will need to be well organised and reliable with good audio/copy typing skills. At times you may be asked to take work from another fee earner or department to help with any staff shortages, holidays, sickness etc - therefore a degree of flexibility is necessary with this position. Main duties To provide secretarial support to fee earner including Typing all correspondence to include forms, documents and firm precedents. Filing Making appointments Payments in and out of cheques Dealing with client enquiries Dealing with e mail and any other correspondence. Dealing with incoming and outgoing post. To cover switchboard when needed. Skills required. Good communication skills Good organisation and administration skills Ability to prioritise Able to work well within a team environment. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Morgan Parkes Recruitment Limited
Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan
Job Title: Legal Receptionist Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00 Location: Bridgend Duration: Permanent Description: A well established and successful Solicitors are seeking an experienced Legal Conveyancing Assistant to support the Conveyancing Team and Solicitors to enable them to operate efficiently. Key Duties: Provide support to paralegals, the office manager, and other staff, for the smooth operation of the office Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch Distribute mail deliveries daily Greet and welcome visitors as they arrive Answer, screen and forward incoming calls Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as required Preparing correspondence using our case management system Administering filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files Key Skills/Experience Required: Have excellent experience in reception duties Experience in working within a legal environment Ideally have some administration experience within residential conveyancing but not essential Demonstrate initiative Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person Be highly organised, methodical and presentable Benefits: 25 days holiday, Christmas shutdown, bonus scheme for all staff, wellbeing services and much more! For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please get in touch with Lindsey Atkins. Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are. Personal data you supply will be used for contacting you via telephone or email about our service. Your data will be kept securely and retained in line with GDPR regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for the specified purpose at any time
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Legal Receptionist Salary: £21,000 - £25,000 Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 - 17.00 Location: Bridgend Duration: Permanent Description: A well established and successful Solicitors are seeking an experienced Legal Conveyancing Assistant to support the Conveyancing Team and Solicitors to enable them to operate efficiently. Key Duties: Provide support to paralegals, the office manager, and other staff, for the smooth operation of the office Preparing mail and enclosures for dispatch Distribute mail deliveries daily Greet and welcome visitors as they arrive Answer, screen and forward incoming calls Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable Carrying out other duties and responsibilities as required Preparing correspondence using our case management system Administering filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files Key Skills/Experience Required: Have excellent experience in reception duties Experience in working within a legal environment Ideally have some administration experience within residential conveyancing but not essential Demonstrate initiative Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients both on the telephone and in person Be highly organised, methodical and presentable Benefits: 25 days holiday, Christmas shutdown, bonus scheme for all staff, wellbeing services and much more! For more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please get in touch with Lindsey Atkins. Morgan Parkes Recruitment Ltd operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are. Personal data you supply will be used for contacting you via telephone or email about our service. Your data will be kept securely and retained in line with GDPR regulations. You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of your personal data for the specified purpose at any time
Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant based in Taunton looking for an opportunity to develop your career further in a friendly and supportive team within a leading UK Law firm? Due to an internal promotion, our client have a fantastic opportunity right now for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. This would be a great opportunity to develop your Conveyancing Assistant skills in an interesting and challenging sector with a company where your career development will be taken seriously. As a Conveyancing Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the Conveyancing team in performing general and complex administration tasks. Your duties will include amending and collating letters with enclosures as per the set deadlines, ensuring that relevant Lawyers sign off as appropriate. You will also be responsible for various post-completion tasks and will gradually take on more responsibility for deadlines as you progress in the role. You will be required to communicate with clients, stakeholders, and third parties and respond to their correspondence, calls, and emails promptly. This role offers ample scope for growth and development, allowing you to take on more complex tasks if you so desire. What would we like to see from you? Experience working within Conveyancing and an understanding of Conveyancing procedures (this could come from a Legal Admin role in similar team) Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with great attention to detail, including the capability to develop and maintain strong client relationships Ability to manage multiple tasks at once Ability to achieve tasks quickly and accurately meeting the needs of the lawyers in the unit to which you have been assigned Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly This is a full time permanent role, starting salary is GBP23000 rising to GBP24000.
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant based in Taunton looking for an opportunity to develop your career further in a friendly and supportive team within a leading UK Law firm? Due to an internal promotion, our client have a fantastic opportunity right now for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. This would be a great opportunity to develop your Conveyancing Assistant skills in an interesting and challenging sector with a company where your career development will be taken seriously. As a Conveyancing Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the Conveyancing team in performing general and complex administration tasks. Your duties will include amending and collating letters with enclosures as per the set deadlines, ensuring that relevant Lawyers sign off as appropriate. You will also be responsible for various post-completion tasks and will gradually take on more responsibility for deadlines as you progress in the role. You will be required to communicate with clients, stakeholders, and third parties and respond to their correspondence, calls, and emails promptly. This role offers ample scope for growth and development, allowing you to take on more complex tasks if you so desire. What would we like to see from you? Experience working within Conveyancing and an understanding of Conveyancing procedures (this could come from a Legal Admin role in similar team) Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with great attention to detail, including the capability to develop and maintain strong client relationships Ability to manage multiple tasks at once Ability to achieve tasks quickly and accurately meeting the needs of the lawyers in the unit to which you have been assigned Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly This is a full time permanent role, starting salary is GBP23000 rising to GBP24000.
Job Description Connells Group has an exciting opportunity to join our Group Legal Services team based in Chester City Centre for a Data & Information Assistant . The role will be to provide a point of contact for the Group and for parties requesting data or information. You will be supporting the department in administration and management of the processes as well as providing an end to end function for all data subject access requests received by the under UK GDPR. The position benefits from following: 25 days holiday Company Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Colleague Discounts Key responsibilities of the Data & Information Assistant: Determine treatment of requests for access and/or disclosure Take all necessary administration actions as required Be responsible for acknowledging, requesting, chasing and analysing subject access requests Overall management of files, including closure when completedMaintain training and knowledge in this area of law and procedure Skills & experience required of a Data & Information Assistant: Knowledge of UK GDPR laws and procedure Previous experience of undertaking data subject access or right to be forgotten requests Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses the Countrywide Group. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer.CF00379
Mar 28, 2024
Full time
Job Description Connells Group has an exciting opportunity to join our Group Legal Services team based in Chester City Centre for a Data & Information Assistant . The role will be to provide a point of contact for the Group and for parties requesting data or information. You will be supporting the department in administration and management of the processes as well as providing an end to end function for all data subject access requests received by the under UK GDPR. The position benefits from following: 25 days holiday Company Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Colleague Discounts Key responsibilities of the Data & Information Assistant: Determine treatment of requests for access and/or disclosure Take all necessary administration actions as required Be responsible for acknowledging, requesting, chasing and analysing subject access requests Overall management of files, including closure when completedMaintain training and knowledge in this area of law and procedure Skills & experience required of a Data & Information Assistant: Knowledge of UK GDPR laws and procedure Previous experience of undertaking data subject access or right to be forgotten requests Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal Connells Group is one of the largest and most successful estate agency and property services providers in the UK and as of March 2021 also encompasses the Countrywide Group. Founded in 1936 and with a network of over 1,200 branches nationwide, the Group combines residential sales and lettings expertise with a range of consumer and corporate services including new homes, mortgage services, conveyancing, EPC provision, surveying, corporate lettings, asset management, land & planning, LPA receivers and auctions. Connells Group is an equal opportunities employer.CF00379
TEMPORARY / CASUAL LEGAL ASSISTANT Organisation: Devon County Council - Legal Services - Social Care Hours: 37 Location: County Hall, Exeter but can be mainly worked remotely DBS: Basic (we will arrange) Brief: The successful candidate will be assisting with the work of the Legal Services of the County Council and in particular:- - Child care - Processing agreements and legal charges to secure accommodation charges under the Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudication Act 1983 and the Health and Social Care Act 2001. - The processing of Traffic Regulation Orders. - Compensation claims arising from road improvement schemes. - Preparation of agreements and notices under the Highways Act and the Planning Acts. - Grants and acquisitions of leases and licences. - Grants and acquisitions of easements and wayleaves. - Freehold sales and purchases of land. - Adult Social Care. Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the County Solicitor or the Conveyancing Manager commensurate with experience and the salary grade. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please submit your CV!
Mar 27, 2024
Seasonal
TEMPORARY / CASUAL LEGAL ASSISTANT Organisation: Devon County Council - Legal Services - Social Care Hours: 37 Location: County Hall, Exeter but can be mainly worked remotely DBS: Basic (we will arrange) Brief: The successful candidate will be assisting with the work of the Legal Services of the County Council and in particular:- - Child care - Processing agreements and legal charges to secure accommodation charges under the Health and Social Services and Social Security Adjudication Act 1983 and the Health and Social Care Act 2001. - The processing of Traffic Regulation Orders. - Compensation claims arising from road improvement schemes. - Preparation of agreements and notices under the Highways Act and the Planning Acts. - Grants and acquisitions of leases and licences. - Grants and acquisitions of easements and wayleaves. - Freehold sales and purchases of land. - Adult Social Care. Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the County Solicitor or the Conveyancing Manager commensurate with experience and the salary grade. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. If this sounds like a role you would be interested in please submit your CV!
I am currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Secretary to join this highly regarded law firm based on a part time basis, 4 days per week. Working in their Guiseley office, providing secretarial support to a busy Conveyancing Fee Earners and working as part of the Conveyancing team. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Conveyancing Secretary, who has excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. Duties will include; typing of documents and correspondence, diary management and arranging meetings, liaising with clients, updating the case management system and assisting with the opening and closing of case files.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
I am currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Secretary to join this highly regarded law firm based on a part time basis, 4 days per week. Working in their Guiseley office, providing secretarial support to a busy Conveyancing Fee Earners and working as part of the Conveyancing team. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Conveyancing Secretary, who has excellent organisational skills and the ability to work on their own initiative. Duties will include; typing of documents and correspondence, diary management and arranging meetings, liaising with clients, updating the case management system and assisting with the opening and closing of case files.
Our client is seeking a Remortgage Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established legal firm based on the Wirral on a full time, permanent basis. There is the potential for this role to be hybrid for the right candidate. What does the job of a Conveyancing Assistant involve? Undertaking administrative elements of the conveyancing process and certain elements of Conveyancer level work under supervision. In particular: Entering new files on the file list Acknowledging and processing estate agent memorandum of sales Obtaining Land Registry documentation from the online portal Preparing the Contract Pack on sale transactions Applying for redemption statements Applying for searches on purchase transactions Applying for Land Registry searches on purchase transactions Preparing files for completion including the production of Accounts Completion Packs Co-ordinating the completion day on both sale and purchase transactions Deal with incoming calls to the Team, provide updates when required and do best to resolve client queries. Dealing with pre-contract enquiries raised by the buyer s solicitors on sale transactions Co-ordinating exchange of contracts on both sale and purchase transactions Reviewing Source of Funds and Stamp Duty Forms on purchase transactions Reviewing and reporting on search results on purchase transactions Reviewing and reporting on mortgage offers on purchase transactions Deal with any pre-completion mortgage conditions on purchase transactions Prepare the contract documentation for the clients to sign on purchase transactions Prepare completion statements on both sale and purchase transactions Under supervision, undertaking title checks on purchase transactions Reviewing replies to pre-contract enquiries on purchase transactions Running both sale and purchase files from start to finish Deliver to the Senior Conveyancer/Conveyancer files that have been prepared for sign off to be checked What skills and experience are essential to be a Conveyancing Assistant? Applicants for this conveyancing assistant role must have a minimum of 18 months experience dealing with Remortgage/conveyancing transactions. What are the pay and benefits for the Conveyancing Assistant role? Annual Salary: £25,000 Hours : 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 4 weeks paid holiday per year exclusive of bank holidays
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client is seeking a Remortgage Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established legal firm based on the Wirral on a full time, permanent basis. There is the potential for this role to be hybrid for the right candidate. What does the job of a Conveyancing Assistant involve? Undertaking administrative elements of the conveyancing process and certain elements of Conveyancer level work under supervision. In particular: Entering new files on the file list Acknowledging and processing estate agent memorandum of sales Obtaining Land Registry documentation from the online portal Preparing the Contract Pack on sale transactions Applying for redemption statements Applying for searches on purchase transactions Applying for Land Registry searches on purchase transactions Preparing files for completion including the production of Accounts Completion Packs Co-ordinating the completion day on both sale and purchase transactions Deal with incoming calls to the Team, provide updates when required and do best to resolve client queries. Dealing with pre-contract enquiries raised by the buyer s solicitors on sale transactions Co-ordinating exchange of contracts on both sale and purchase transactions Reviewing Source of Funds and Stamp Duty Forms on purchase transactions Reviewing and reporting on search results on purchase transactions Reviewing and reporting on mortgage offers on purchase transactions Deal with any pre-completion mortgage conditions on purchase transactions Prepare the contract documentation for the clients to sign on purchase transactions Prepare completion statements on both sale and purchase transactions Under supervision, undertaking title checks on purchase transactions Reviewing replies to pre-contract enquiries on purchase transactions Running both sale and purchase files from start to finish Deliver to the Senior Conveyancer/Conveyancer files that have been prepared for sign off to be checked What skills and experience are essential to be a Conveyancing Assistant? Applicants for this conveyancing assistant role must have a minimum of 18 months experience dealing with Remortgage/conveyancing transactions. What are the pay and benefits for the Conveyancing Assistant role? Annual Salary: £25,000 Hours : 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. 4 weeks paid holiday per year exclusive of bank holidays
A great opportunity for a Post Completion Conveyancing Assistant has arisen to join a well-known and reputable conveyancing team in its Wolverhampton office. This is a full-time permanent role though part-time candidates with relevant experience on (4-day weeks) will be considered. You will join the firms post completion conveyancing department providing full support in regards to the conveyancing post-completion process. This will include ensuring all post-completions processes are finalised, including, paying stamp duty to HMRC, serving any notices to landlords, registering new owners with the Land Registry, requisitions, ledgers etc along with any other administrative duties the department requires. To be considered you must have at least six months conveyancing experience and/or a legal background Law degree or LPC. The firm is looking for an individual who has an excellent administrative skill set who pays great attention to details who is also a team player! In return for hard work the firm can offer progression into roles internally, where you are able to gain further experience on the full range of conveyancing transactions. This is a great starting point for a law graduate with some property experience to grow and develop within a reputable law firm. For more information contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
A great opportunity for a Post Completion Conveyancing Assistant has arisen to join a well-known and reputable conveyancing team in its Wolverhampton office. This is a full-time permanent role though part-time candidates with relevant experience on (4-day weeks) will be considered. You will join the firms post completion conveyancing department providing full support in regards to the conveyancing post-completion process. This will include ensuring all post-completions processes are finalised, including, paying stamp duty to HMRC, serving any notices to landlords, registering new owners with the Land Registry, requisitions, ledgers etc along with any other administrative duties the department requires. To be considered you must have at least six months conveyancing experience and/or a legal background Law degree or LPC. The firm is looking for an individual who has an excellent administrative skill set who pays great attention to details who is also a team player! In return for hard work the firm can offer progression into roles internally, where you are able to gain further experience on the full range of conveyancing transactions. This is a great starting point for a law graduate with some property experience to grow and develop within a reputable law firm. For more information contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online.
Our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their team in Otley, West Yorkshire. My client is currently looking for an experienced conveyancing assistant to support a single fee earner, as part of an experienced conveyancing team currently consisting of 5 fee earners and 4 assistants. With a one-fee earner to one assistant ratio at the practice. This role will require someone capable of taking specific steps in residential property matters. This will be a transactional role, where responsibility will lie with the solicitor in charge who will delegate tasks as required. These will include file opening, searching, and various steps pre and post-completion. Candidate Profile • The right candidate will have previous legal experience in residential property.• Ideally 1+ years experience working in a similar role. • Previous Law Firm experience is desirable. Main Duties: • To act as assistant to a fee earner in the conveyancing department.• Typing from digital dictation (Voicepower DPA), quickly and accurately and prioritising where required and/or noted• Correcting the fee earner's obvious mistakes and checking where in any doubt• Composing and producing routine correspondence and documents using the firm's Case Management System (P4W TFB) and assisting in ongoing developments of that system• Opening new files and matters and send out fee estimate letters• Scan client ID & other documents and update the matter file• Send out Property searches• Obtain documents from Land Registry, office copy entries.• Complete registration post completion with Land Registry• File SDLT return and arrange payment of SDLT tax• File any deeds and document in storage accurately• Assisting with the workload of others in the conveyancing team where time allows and/or priorities and/or holiday periods require Preference will be given under our established policy to an individual who knows the Wharfe Valley and surrounding area and who has a real connection with it. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their team in Otley, West Yorkshire. My client is currently looking for an experienced conveyancing assistant to support a single fee earner, as part of an experienced conveyancing team currently consisting of 5 fee earners and 4 assistants. With a one-fee earner to one assistant ratio at the practice. This role will require someone capable of taking specific steps in residential property matters. This will be a transactional role, where responsibility will lie with the solicitor in charge who will delegate tasks as required. These will include file opening, searching, and various steps pre and post-completion. Candidate Profile • The right candidate will have previous legal experience in residential property.• Ideally 1+ years experience working in a similar role. • Previous Law Firm experience is desirable. Main Duties: • To act as assistant to a fee earner in the conveyancing department.• Typing from digital dictation (Voicepower DPA), quickly and accurately and prioritising where required and/or noted• Correcting the fee earner's obvious mistakes and checking where in any doubt• Composing and producing routine correspondence and documents using the firm's Case Management System (P4W TFB) and assisting in ongoing developments of that system• Opening new files and matters and send out fee estimate letters• Scan client ID & other documents and update the matter file• Send out Property searches• Obtain documents from Land Registry, office copy entries.• Complete registration post completion with Land Registry• File SDLT return and arrange payment of SDLT tax• File any deeds and document in storage accurately• Assisting with the workload of others in the conveyancing team where time allows and/or priorities and/or holiday periods require Preference will be given under our established policy to an individual who knows the Wharfe Valley and surrounding area and who has a real connection with it. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
JOB TITLE: CONVEYANCING TEAM ASSISTANT SALARY: £25,000 - £27,000 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday BENEFITS: 25 + stats + excellent additional bens Do you commute to work at a distance and are now looking to work in Cambridge? Do you have experience in Residential Conveyancing and want to support a busy team? If so, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Team Assistant at a forward-thinking Cambridge law firm. If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Secretary seeking a work-life balance with good IT skills, we welcome your CV. Main Purpose of the Role: To provide the team and wider Department with the administrative support they need, to allow seamless legal services to clients and to help them maximise the amount of time they can spend on client work. Daily Duties: Extensive client liaison - Interaction with clients, including telephone discussions/meetings and greeting at appointments. Taking new enquiries using the new enquiries form Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter once opened by the Office Administrator: compliance, file organisation and record-keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters - hand over to office Administrator for file closing. Management of outgoing paper-based posts to the Office Administrator. Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly. Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. Managing nationwide and international travel. Extensive diary and inbox management. Liaising with Senior Management and fee earners to maintain communication levels internally and externally. Produce documents to a high standard. Work with the typists and office administrators to ensure all aspects of the file and communications are managed effectively. Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable. Support, if required, the wider functions and departments of the Firm Ensuring you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all other compliance requirements of a regulated practice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Residential Property experience You can expect full support and ongoing training from the outset with genuine prospects for career progression. Well organised Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills Team player Take ownership of your workload Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team A commitment to providing excellent customer service Can build a rapport with clients Are you a Legal Secretary, Float Secretary, Secretary, Legal Assistant, Team Assistant, Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing with Digital Dictation, BigHand, Document Production experience and reside near St Ives, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Houghton, Godmanchester, Hilton, Ely, Chatteris, Haddendham.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: CONVEYANCING TEAM ASSISTANT SALARY: £25,000 - £27,000 HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT: Monday to Friday BENEFITS: 25 + stats + excellent additional bens Do you commute to work at a distance and are now looking to work in Cambridge? Do you have experience in Residential Conveyancing and want to support a busy team? If so, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Team Assistant at a forward-thinking Cambridge law firm. If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Secretary seeking a work-life balance with good IT skills, we welcome your CV. Main Purpose of the Role: To provide the team and wider Department with the administrative support they need, to allow seamless legal services to clients and to help them maximise the amount of time they can spend on client work. Daily Duties: Extensive client liaison - Interaction with clients, including telephone discussions/meetings and greeting at appointments. Taking new enquiries using the new enquiries form Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter once opened by the Office Administrator: compliance, file organisation and record-keeping, billing, key dates, write-offs, credit control matters - hand over to office Administrator for file closing. Management of outgoing paper-based posts to the Office Administrator. Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly. Keeping fee earners up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. Managing nationwide and international travel. Extensive diary and inbox management. Liaising with Senior Management and fee earners to maintain communication levels internally and externally. Produce documents to a high standard. Work with the typists and office administrators to ensure all aspects of the file and communications are managed effectively. Undertake Department Specific duties where applicable. Support, if required, the wider functions and departments of the Firm Ensuring you have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and all other compliance requirements of a regulated practice. PERSON SPECIFICATION: Residential Property experience You can expect full support and ongoing training from the outset with genuine prospects for career progression. Well organised Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Excellent communication skills Team player Take ownership of your workload Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines Willingness to work well as part of a busy, friendly team A commitment to providing excellent customer service Can build a rapport with clients Are you a Legal Secretary, Float Secretary, Secretary, Legal Assistant, Team Assistant, Commercial Property or Residential Conveyancing with Digital Dictation, BigHand, Document Production experience and reside near St Ives, Cambridge, Huntingdon, Houghton, Godmanchester, Hilton, Ely, Chatteris, Haddendham.
Victor Chase Legal Recruitment
Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
A leading Legal 500 law firm are now looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join them and their Residential Property team in Leamington Spa. You will be assisting on a wide range of Residential Conveyancing transactions, with the opportunity to gain hands on experience and to progress your career. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious Conveyancing Assistant who is looking to progress their career within a team of specialists. Skills and Responsibilities Subject to relevant qualification, experience and supervision, your work will include the following: Drafting documents, research, some client advice and liaising with solicitors/conveyancers and other third parties. You will be required to undertake debt and disbursement recovery, general file management (including filing, file opening and archiving (including ensuring zero balances on files), correspondence, diary management, fulfilling AML requirements. Taking and making telephone calls and assisting in managing work flows for the allocated fee earner. Able to prepare and submit applications to the Land Registry by way of the Land Registry portal. Able to prepare and submit SDLT forms to HM Revenue & Customs electronically and have a working knowledge of the most common SDLT reliefs that can be claimed. For more information on this exciting role, please contact Harris at Victor Chase Legal Recruitment
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
A leading Legal 500 law firm are now looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join them and their Residential Property team in Leamington Spa. You will be assisting on a wide range of Residential Conveyancing transactions, with the opportunity to gain hands on experience and to progress your career. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious Conveyancing Assistant who is looking to progress their career within a team of specialists. Skills and Responsibilities Subject to relevant qualification, experience and supervision, your work will include the following: Drafting documents, research, some client advice and liaising with solicitors/conveyancers and other third parties. You will be required to undertake debt and disbursement recovery, general file management (including filing, file opening and archiving (including ensuring zero balances on files), correspondence, diary management, fulfilling AML requirements. Taking and making telephone calls and assisting in managing work flows for the allocated fee earner. Able to prepare and submit applications to the Land Registry by way of the Land Registry portal. Able to prepare and submit SDLT forms to HM Revenue & Customs electronically and have a working knowledge of the most common SDLT reliefs that can be claimed. For more information on this exciting role, please contact Harris at Victor Chase Legal Recruitment
A reputable residential conveyancing team based in Kenilworth is seeking a conveyancing Legal Assistant ,or equivalent, or to support an experienced solicitor on all aspects of its role. The firm can offer company pension scheme, free on-site parking and genuine career progression. This firm offer a supportive and friendly working environment and can offer a residential conveyancing legal assistant, or legal secretary the right support to progress internally. You will be working alongside a highly experienced and skilled lawyer on all aspects of their conveyancing caseload and be heavily involved in every transaction from instruction through to completion and post completion. To be considered for this role, you'll have previous residential conveyancing experience either as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or equivalent and a passion for this area of law along with a motivation and willingness to learn. If you are a residential conveyancing assistant looking for a new challenge with a leading Kenilworth based law firm, please contact Toby Ryan at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online with your updated CV today!
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
A reputable residential conveyancing team based in Kenilworth is seeking a conveyancing Legal Assistant ,or equivalent, or to support an experienced solicitor on all aspects of its role. The firm can offer company pension scheme, free on-site parking and genuine career progression. This firm offer a supportive and friendly working environment and can offer a residential conveyancing legal assistant, or legal secretary the right support to progress internally. You will be working alongside a highly experienced and skilled lawyer on all aspects of their conveyancing caseload and be heavily involved in every transaction from instruction through to completion and post completion. To be considered for this role, you'll have previous residential conveyancing experience either as a legal assistant, legal secretary, or equivalent and a passion for this area of law along with a motivation and willingness to learn. If you are a residential conveyancing assistant looking for a new challenge with a leading Kenilworth based law firm, please contact Toby Ryan at G2 Legal Recruitment or apply online with your updated CV today!
Are you a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or equivalent based in Leamington Spa looking to take the next step in your career? My client is a giant within the conveyancing field for the West Midlands and Warwickshire regions and is currently seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to work directly alongside a fee earner at its Leamington Spa office. On offer is a chance for real progression as my client is always looking to promote from within, discounted legal fees, a generous bonus scheme for all staff based on individual targets, a health cash-plan and a lively social events calendar. You would be assisting a fee earner in all aspects of the conveyancing process with duties including, but not limited to: Opening and closing files Land registry matters Diary management Taking initial client enquiries General administrative duties You will have a good base of knowledge in residential conveyancing, possess high levels of speed and accuracy, as well as having an excellent phone manner and a keen eye for detail. If you are a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or equivalent based in Leamington Spa looking to take the next step in your career with a firm offering excellent progression opportunities, then apply online today with your updated CV, or contact Toby Ryan at G2 Legal for immediate consideration! Please note, the salary brackets are meant as a guide. Prior experience will be taken in to account.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Are you a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or equivalent based in Leamington Spa looking to take the next step in your career? My client is a giant within the conveyancing field for the West Midlands and Warwickshire regions and is currently seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to work directly alongside a fee earner at its Leamington Spa office. On offer is a chance for real progression as my client is always looking to promote from within, discounted legal fees, a generous bonus scheme for all staff based on individual targets, a health cash-plan and a lively social events calendar. You would be assisting a fee earner in all aspects of the conveyancing process with duties including, but not limited to: Opening and closing files Land registry matters Diary management Taking initial client enquiries General administrative duties You will have a good base of knowledge in residential conveyancing, possess high levels of speed and accuracy, as well as having an excellent phone manner and a keen eye for detail. If you are a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or equivalent based in Leamington Spa looking to take the next step in your career with a firm offering excellent progression opportunities, then apply online today with your updated CV, or contact Toby Ryan at G2 Legal for immediate consideration! Please note, the salary brackets are meant as a guide. Prior experience will be taken in to account.
Conveyancing Legal AssistantNorthallertonAre you a legal assistant with experience in conveyancing? Are you looking for an employer that will offer support, career progression and development?If so, then I'd be keen to speak to you as I'm recruiting for a conveyancing legal assistant to join a successful property team in Northallerton.The role is offered on a full time permanent basis and will support the team on a range of administration duties including typing, diary management, opening/closing files, archiving, acting as the first point of contact for client queries, ordering searches and general administration. Joining a friendly, down to earth team you will also have the opportunity for longer term progression if you so wish.If you have a minimum of 6 months experience working within a conveyancing team, and would be interested in taking the next step then please apply for immediate consideration.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Conveyancing Legal AssistantNorthallertonAre you a legal assistant with experience in conveyancing? Are you looking for an employer that will offer support, career progression and development?If so, then I'd be keen to speak to you as I'm recruiting for a conveyancing legal assistant to join a successful property team in Northallerton.The role is offered on a full time permanent basis and will support the team on a range of administration duties including typing, diary management, opening/closing files, archiving, acting as the first point of contact for client queries, ordering searches and general administration. Joining a friendly, down to earth team you will also have the opportunity for longer term progression if you so wish.If you have a minimum of 6 months experience working within a conveyancing team, and would be interested in taking the next step then please apply for immediate consideration.
If you have some previous experience of working within a conveyancing department for a law firm and are looking to take your experience to the next level, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you! Working for one of the South-West's top law firms, this is a great opportunity to join a modern, progressive and innovative organisation, who prides themselves on their culture and their advanced use of technology. With a supportive and flexible environment to work within, this is a great opportunity for people who are looking to enhance their career. We are ideally after candidates who have some experience of working within conveyancing, maybe at an administrative level, who are looking to continue learning and who are wanting to take on more responsibility. The firm have the tools, experience and the passion to be able to train, develop and grow your knowledge and skillset. With a transparent career pathway and the opportunity of possibly stepping up from the work you've previously been doing, this is a great opportunity for ambitious and driven people. Tasks will include: Administration and support within the conveyancing team Supporting colleagues and working within a team environment Responding to enquiries and supporting clients through the initial stages of the conveyancing process Amending and collating letters with enclosures in line with set deadlines Ensuring "sign-off" by the relevant fee-earners Providing clients with a high quality service Adhering to compliance measures Skills and experience required: Some previous experience within conveyancing, maybe at an administrative level A driven, hard-working approach A continuing interest in property law Benefits: 28 days holidays per annum Buy and sell holiday options Discounted shopping package Lifestyle benefits and flexible working initiatives Gym membership 5 year sabbatical benefit Market leading parental leave Emergency backup childcare Social & sports clubs Private healthcare options EV car and bike schemes 2x volunteer days per year To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
If you have some previous experience of working within a conveyancing department for a law firm and are looking to take your experience to the next level, then this is a fantastic opportunity for you! Working for one of the South-West's top law firms, this is a great opportunity to join a modern, progressive and innovative organisation, who prides themselves on their culture and their advanced use of technology. With a supportive and flexible environment to work within, this is a great opportunity for people who are looking to enhance their career. We are ideally after candidates who have some experience of working within conveyancing, maybe at an administrative level, who are looking to continue learning and who are wanting to take on more responsibility. The firm have the tools, experience and the passion to be able to train, develop and grow your knowledge and skillset. With a transparent career pathway and the opportunity of possibly stepping up from the work you've previously been doing, this is a great opportunity for ambitious and driven people. Tasks will include: Administration and support within the conveyancing team Supporting colleagues and working within a team environment Responding to enquiries and supporting clients through the initial stages of the conveyancing process Amending and collating letters with enclosures in line with set deadlines Ensuring "sign-off" by the relevant fee-earners Providing clients with a high quality service Adhering to compliance measures Skills and experience required: Some previous experience within conveyancing, maybe at an administrative level A driven, hard-working approach A continuing interest in property law Benefits: 28 days holidays per annum Buy and sell holiday options Discounted shopping package Lifestyle benefits and flexible working initiatives Gym membership 5 year sabbatical benefit Market leading parental leave Emergency backup childcare Social & sports clubs Private healthcare options EV car and bike schemes 2x volunteer days per year To apply, please submit your application or alternatively please contact James at Aspiria Recruit (contact details on the Aspiria Recruit website)
The Company: Our client is a fast paced and growing and forward thinking legal company. They work in a variety of legal sectors and provide their national and internal clients with legal advice. They employed over 1000 people across a variety of locations in the UK and abroad. They have won and been nominated for a variety of awards for providing legal expertise for their clients and employee services for their employees. The Job: In this role working in their busy team in central Bristol, this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to step into an office role. Within this role our client acts on behalf of banks, building societies, other secured lenders and third party services. They support on repossession conveyancing for their clients Responsibilities will include: Filing Opening new instructions accurately and within service standards. Telephoning third parties and preparing relevant papers and documentation for their case handlers. General photocopying and preparation of court bundles and documents. Ensure work issues or problems are reported immediately to team supervisors. File closing. The Person: For this role, previous office administration experience isn't essential, but it's important you are organised, accurate and happy to work in a busy department with the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines. It's also important you are team player and have super communication skills too. The Location: Central Bristol, no car parking The Salary: £22,000 The Benefits: Contributory Pension, Group Life, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days' holiday & a flexible benefits scheme. The Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
The Company: Our client is a fast paced and growing and forward thinking legal company. They work in a variety of legal sectors and provide their national and internal clients with legal advice. They employed over 1000 people across a variety of locations in the UK and abroad. They have won and been nominated for a variety of awards for providing legal expertise for their clients and employee services for their employees. The Job: In this role working in their busy team in central Bristol, this is a perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to step into an office role. Within this role our client acts on behalf of banks, building societies, other secured lenders and third party services. They support on repossession conveyancing for their clients Responsibilities will include: Filing Opening new instructions accurately and within service standards. Telephoning third parties and preparing relevant papers and documentation for their case handlers. General photocopying and preparation of court bundles and documents. Ensure work issues or problems are reported immediately to team supervisors. File closing. The Person: For this role, previous office administration experience isn't essential, but it's important you are organised, accurate and happy to work in a busy department with the ability to work to time sensitive deadlines. It's also important you are team player and have super communication skills too. The Location: Central Bristol, no car parking The Salary: £22,000 The Benefits: Contributory Pension, Group Life, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days' holiday & a flexible benefits scheme. The Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm
Our well established client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant who is looking to be a fee earner and handle their own cases (with assistance) in their busy London Office Primary Responsibilities To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients. Preparing and collating online quotations using the electronic quote tool. Including preparing initial quotes, liaising with potential clients and assisting with queries, through to successful instruction. Dealing with the Land Registry, Mortgage Lenders and other relevant parties including, but not limited to, Requisitions. To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer. To assist Conveyancers with file related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to. To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer. To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary. To open and process post in accordance with the firm's or clients Service Level Agreements. To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards, internal procedures, key dates and milestones. Making applications to facilitate the registration of legal Title at the Land Registry. Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance. Preparing files and closing and archiving. Undertaking training as appropriate. This may include (but is not limited to) firm training, regulatory training and developmental training (if appropriate). Identify suitable opportunities to cross-sell the Firm's services (as appropriate). NOTE: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes To apply please send your CV to Kimberley Peterson as directed.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Our well established client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant who is looking to be a fee earner and handle their own cases (with assistance) in their busy London Office Primary Responsibilities To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients. Preparing and collating online quotations using the electronic quote tool. Including preparing initial quotes, liaising with potential clients and assisting with queries, through to successful instruction. Dealing with the Land Registry, Mortgage Lenders and other relevant parties including, but not limited to, Requisitions. To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer. To assist Conveyancers with file related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to. To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer. To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary. To open and process post in accordance with the firm's or clients Service Level Agreements. To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards, internal procedures, key dates and milestones. Making applications to facilitate the registration of legal Title at the Land Registry. Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance. Preparing files and closing and archiving. Undertaking training as appropriate. This may include (but is not limited to) firm training, regulatory training and developmental training (if appropriate). Identify suitable opportunities to cross-sell the Firm's services (as appropriate). NOTE: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes To apply please send your CV to Kimberley Peterson as directed.
Conveyancing Assistant - NottinghamA highly reputable, multi service law firm are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their high performing property team based in Nottingham. The firm also offers a great work life balance, a friendly culture and the opportunity to progress long term. The Role Assist the fee earners with all aspects of their caseloads from inception to completion Service existing clients to an exceptional standard Open and close files for the solicitor Deal with any admin and ad hoc duties The Candidate Possess a minimum of 12 months' experience within a Residential Conveyancing role Have excellent attention to detail Posses a passion for client care Have experience dealing with clients either face to face or over the phone Remuneration & benefits 25 days annual leave + Birthday + Christmas + Bank Holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme Highly competitive salary Friendly and supportive team Opportunities to progress How to get in touch For a confidential chat about the above position or about general opportunities in the market then please get in touch with Leia Smith, who is a Legal Recruitment Consultant at SJC Legal.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Conveyancing Assistant - NottinghamA highly reputable, multi service law firm are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their high performing property team based in Nottingham. The firm also offers a great work life balance, a friendly culture and the opportunity to progress long term. The Role Assist the fee earners with all aspects of their caseloads from inception to completion Service existing clients to an exceptional standard Open and close files for the solicitor Deal with any admin and ad hoc duties The Candidate Possess a minimum of 12 months' experience within a Residential Conveyancing role Have excellent attention to detail Posses a passion for client care Have experience dealing with clients either face to face or over the phone Remuneration & benefits 25 days annual leave + Birthday + Christmas + Bank Holidays Holiday Purchase Scheme Highly competitive salary Friendly and supportive team Opportunities to progress How to get in touch For a confidential chat about the above position or about general opportunities in the market then please get in touch with Leia Smith, who is a Legal Recruitment Consultant at SJC Legal.
Conveyancing Admin Assistant Location: Farnborough Salary: £23,000-£25,000 + Benefits My client is an award winning, Legal 500 ranked, full service law firm which is growing fast. They are seeking a experienced Conveyancing Assistant to assist the Fee Earners on casework in our fast paced Residential Property team, based in our modern office in Farnborough. The department deals with a large number of transactions each year so this is a very busy role within our progressive law firm. Daily Duties Receiving local searches, and checking against previous searches. Dealing with the redemption of Help to Buy loans and liaising with the lenders Liaising with clients, sales offices & developers solicitors & pass difficult enquiries to the Fee Earner. Receive and check mortgage offers, liaise with clients and Lenders on enquiries Chase clients for deposits and signed papers & get file ready for exchange Handling all post completions matters up to post registrations Apply for searches Close abortive files Occasionally creating quotes and opening files during peak periods Drafting and sending out papers to buyers solicitors on sales Skills and Education Requirements Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are capable of working on their own initiative whilst being a strong team player. An ability to consistently maintain high standards will be essential as will excellent IT skills. Applicants must possess at least 5 GCSEs Grade A to C including Maths and English. A full driving licence is also essential. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Data entry skills will be essential as well as good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
Conveyancing Admin Assistant Location: Farnborough Salary: £23,000-£25,000 + Benefits My client is an award winning, Legal 500 ranked, full service law firm which is growing fast. They are seeking a experienced Conveyancing Assistant to assist the Fee Earners on casework in our fast paced Residential Property team, based in our modern office in Farnborough. The department deals with a large number of transactions each year so this is a very busy role within our progressive law firm. Daily Duties Receiving local searches, and checking against previous searches. Dealing with the redemption of Help to Buy loans and liaising with the lenders Liaising with clients, sales offices & developers solicitors & pass difficult enquiries to the Fee Earner. Receive and check mortgage offers, liaise with clients and Lenders on enquiries Chase clients for deposits and signed papers & get file ready for exchange Handling all post completions matters up to post registrations Apply for searches Close abortive files Occasionally creating quotes and opening files during peak periods Drafting and sending out papers to buyers solicitors on sales Skills and Education Requirements Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are capable of working on their own initiative whilst being a strong team player. An ability to consistently maintain high standards will be essential as will excellent IT skills. Applicants must possess at least 5 GCSEs Grade A to C including Maths and English. A full driving licence is also essential. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Data entry skills will be essential as well as good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
My client, a well-established Legal 500 and Lexcel accredited law firm with offices across Yorkshire providing a range of legal services, are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to be based in their Leeds office.The role will involve providing support to the Head of Department and other fee earners in the conveyancing team. You will undertake under supervision certain elements of fee earning work such as file creation, generation of suitable client care correspondence and completion of client questionnaires in relation to conveyancing matters.You will have a pleasant but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients, tact and resilience. You will be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing. You will be efficient and well organised with good control of diary systems and be IT competent.Salary is competitive, upto £25k dependent on experience. 23 days holiday, day off on birthday Perk Box scheme and genuine opportunity to progress.If you are interested in the Conveyancing Assistant role, please call Adam Dell'Armi on or forward your most recent CV to .Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.
Mar 27, 2024
Full time
My client, a well-established Legal 500 and Lexcel accredited law firm with offices across Yorkshire providing a range of legal services, are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to be based in their Leeds office.The role will involve providing support to the Head of Department and other fee earners in the conveyancing team. You will undertake under supervision certain elements of fee earning work such as file creation, generation of suitable client care correspondence and completion of client questionnaires in relation to conveyancing matters.You will have a pleasant but assertive manner in dealing with colleagues and clients, tact and resilience. You will be an effective communicator, both orally and in writing. You will be efficient and well organised with good control of diary systems and be IT competent.Salary is competitive, upto £25k dependent on experience. 23 days holiday, day off on birthday Perk Box scheme and genuine opportunity to progress.If you are interested in the Conveyancing Assistant role, please call Adam Dell'Armi on or forward your most recent CV to .Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.